Probably my last India post from momz and then I hope to have something good to tell you about. Not sure what yet but something will come up I am sure!
Just had our last tour this morning. Tonight is faraewell dinner. Tomorrow, Fri., we fly to Delhi. Early Sat morning we fly to London. Arrive about noon London time.
We have been out at very early hours for several days. Five thirty this morning to see people bathing in the Ganges. This ia a holy city for Hindus.
The mob scene at 6 am on the river was amazing. On the way to the Ganges River site we passed a religious procession of Sikhs and our driver went through the center divider and onto the opposing lanes -- so did everyone else going in our direction. One can experience excitement in many many ways here.
Last night we also went on a boat in the Ganges and observed one of the crematoriums. They are on the river side with steps going down. Whatever level the river is, they can get to it. There were boats unloading firewood most of the time we were there. The cremations are done outdoors in separate fires. Each body takes about 3 hours and the family and friends stay there for the entire time. They use sandal wood and incense, and there were no bad smells. It seemed rather nice and personal compared to sending our relatives to a building where we can't even see the inside.
There is a hindu service on the riverfront at sunrise and sunset. We experienced most of it last night. Huge waves of incense. Burning triangles like Xmas trees. A huge mob which we are told will be ten times the size tonight. Tonight is full moon.
All for now.
Lots of love, Mom
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